Name: Bacon Burgers with Cilantro-Yogurt Sauce
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 c. plain Greek yogurt; 2 jalapeños; 1 c. cilantro; 1/4 c. fresh ginger; 1/2 small red onion; 1 tsp. sugar; 2 1/2 tsp. kosher salt; 2 1/2 lb. ground chuck; 1/2 lb. bacon; 6 scallions; 1/2 c. Chopped mint; 3/4 c. grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese; 1 tbsp. finely grated lemon zest; 2 tbsp. lemon juice; 1/2 tsp. Black pepper; 1/4 tsp. cayenne; canola oil; 8 Hamburger buns; Sliced tomatoes; sliced onions; Lettuce; ketchup; for servings; sriracha

Step 1In a food processor, puree the yogurt, jalapeños, cilantro, ginger, onion, sugar, and 1 teaspoon of the salt until smooth. Transfer to a bowl.

Step 2In another bowl, mix the ground beef with the bacon, scallions, mint, cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, black pepper, cayenne, and the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt. Form into eight 1-inch-thick patties.

Step 3Heat a cast-iron griddle and brush with oil. Cook the burgers over moderate heat, turning once, until charred outside and medium within, 6 to 8 minutes.

Step 4Spread some of the yogurt sauce on the bottom buns, top with the burgers, and layer with toppings. Close the burgers and serve.

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